Celebrate America on July 4
June 20, 2023
Get in the patriotic spirit and head to Tom Brown Park this Fourth of July for the City of Tallahassee's Celebrate America event. Taking place on Tuesday, July 4, from 6-10 p.m., you and your family can enjoy live music and a spectacular fireworks display.
Taking the stage from 7:10-8 p.m. will be singer-songwriter Kade W. There will be a short interlude while the stage is reset, and Rhythm Remedy will entertain the crowd with music made for dancing until 9:45 p.m.
The dazzling fireworks display, presented by the City of Tallahassee Utilities, lights up the sky starting at 9:45 p.m.
There will be food trucks and activities for children at the event. For more details about vendors at the event, visit Talgov.com/Parks. Attendees are also welcome to pack a picnic. Beer will be available for sale to those 21 and older with a valid ID.
Since there is limited parking within the park, StarMetro, the City's public transportation department, will offer free shuttles to Tom Brown Park, picking riders up in the parking lot at Sears, 1500 Apalachee Parkway. Additional details about shuttle service will be provided at Talgov.com/Parks closer to the event. For handicap parking within the park, check with a parking attendant upon arrival at Tom Brown Park for assistance.
Basic rules for the Celebrate America event include:
- All vehicular access to Tom Brown Park will be closed at 8:30 p.m. or earlier based on parking availability.
- No personal fireworks (including sparklers) or grills are allowed.
- No personal tents are permitted in the concert area.
- No pets (except service animals) are permitted at the Celebrate America event.
In the event of inclement weather, an announcement with safety directions will be made over the main stage speakers. Bad weather could cause portions of the event to be delayed or cancelled. Day-of event information will be available at Twitter.com/COTParks and Facebook.com/COTParks.
Additionally, some amenities in Tom Brown Park will be impacted by the event. The dog park will be closed on July 4 and will reopen at 7 a.m. on July 5. The disc golf course will remain open for limited use on July 4, with some holes not playable due to event activities.
Celebrate America is a City of Tallahassee event coordinated by the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA). For more information, please contact PRNA at 850-891-3866 or visit Talgov.com/Parks.
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